MEDICAID LEGISLATIVE ALERT!

March 14, 2016

NASW/CT ACTION ALERT

MEDICAID LEGISLATIVE ALERT!

Tell Your State Legislators NOT TO SUPPORT A Budget That Cuts Medicaid.

We all know that the current state budget is in deficit and that serious cuts will be made by the legislature. Where those cuts come from is to be determined so now is the time to speak out as to protecting safety net programs.

NASW/CTopposes any reductions in Medicaid benefits, eligibility or provider rates. We are asking you to help us protect Medicaid by making a quick call or sending a short email to your state legislators. Tell them to maintain current Medicaid services.

Here is a quick message:

HUSKY/Medicaid provides coverage to over 700,000 people in Connecticut – families with kids, the elderly, low wage workers and people with disabilities. People who rely on HUSKY/Medicaid do not have the money for other coverage. Please tell legislative leaders that you will NOT vote for a budget that reduces coverage, eligibility or provider rates for HUSKY/Medicaid.

When contacting your legislators let them know you are a constituent and a social worker. If you have a personal story related to the benefits of HUSKY/Medicaid or can tell your client’s stories please do so. Stories of the value of coverage and the damage that will happen if coverage is discontinued is a powerful message.